In 2013, hoping to operate a pilot scheme that would provide
horticultural therapy for local adults with mental-health issues, Lindengate’s founders asked for a small plot on an underused allotment adjoining Wyevale Garden Centre near their homes in Wendover, Buckinghamshire. Instead the garden centre offered them the entire five acre site. The site was waste high in thistles and brambles, broken greenhouses and sheds. 10 years on the weeds have gone, the sheds are repaired and painted and two huge polytunnels have been constructed and we have a yurt (which you can hire). Our secret garden is now a stunning six acre wildlife garden with a Heritage Orchard, Nature Reserve, Kitchen Gardens and 2 RHS Chelsea Gold Award Winning Exhibits based next to Dobbie’s Garden Centre. 

Every year we support over 2000 people through our nature-based wellbeing programmes, sessions and Open Garden visitors. We provide adult wellbeing sessions, programmes for schools, young people, anyone needing support with low to moderate mental health, as well as those living with dementia and memory loss and their carers.   Alongside this we now have a dedicated staff team and over 200 volunteers from horticultural experts to people who just want to get their hands dirty and meet new people. 

Lindengate is a lifeline for so many people who are struggling with their mental health. We believe in the healing power of nature and understand its importance in helping to maintain our physical, mental and social wellbeing. Fundraising plays a huge role in ensuring we can continue to support people within the local community